Abstract
This presentation, "Trends and Best Practices in Fatality Prevention," provides mining professionals with essential guidance to manage and mitigate high-risk environments. Drawing on extensive field data, the session introduces a comprehensive approach to fatality prevention through Critical Risk Management—a structured, multi-layered system for identifying risks, establishing controls, and continuously verifying safety practices. Tailored for those responsible for safety oversight, this presentation covers key strategies and data-driven insights to reduce critical incidents and strengthen workforce safety.
Key Topics and Value for Mining Professionals:
Fatality Prevention Fundamentals
- Learn the essentials of Critical Risk Management, a proven approach that prioritizes life-saving controls and processes to address high-risk activities.
- Learn about a multi-layered verification model—frontline to management—that enhances oversight at every responsibility level.
- Controls for prevalent mining risks, including confined spaces, electrical hazards, falling objects, and lifting operations.
Data-Driven Insights
- Insights into high-risk areas like vehicle collisions and falls, with data pinpointing areas needing stronger controls such as open-edge work and scaffolding.
- Informed by over 15 years of field data, from 800+ sites and 300 million data points, revealing critical risk trends.
Benchmarking Against Industry Standards
- Measure organizational Fatality Prevention maturity against industry benchmarks and set achievable improvement targets.
- Learn trends, including the impact of scheduled vs. unscheduled verifications and contractor vs. employee performance.
Advanced Technologies for Fatality Prevention
- Discover how AI and geolocation data improve risk identification and fatality prevention by predicting trends and identifying high-risk “hot zones.”
- Using analytics to support proactive safety monitoring, helping track and address risk insights promptly.
Why This Session Matters for Mining Professionals
Mining remains one of the world’s most hazardous industries, making fatality prevention a top priority. This session offers mining safety professionals the tools, insights, and benchmarks necessary to build more resilient safety frameworks. By integrating field-tested practices, advanced data insights, and real-time monitoring, participants will leave equipped to drive down non-conformance rates, uphold stringent safety standards, and foster a culture of life-saving safety practices across their organizations.
About Forwood Safety
Forwood Safety is a global leader in fatality prevention and critical risk management, dedicated to eliminating workplace fatalities across high-risk sectors. With over 15 years of experience and over 200 million critical control data points gathered from more than 800 operating sites across 60 countries, Forwood provides unmatched insights into risk trends and effective controls. Our approach combines data-driven insights with rigorous verification processes and advanced technologies, including AI and geolocation, enabling real-time risk prediction and proactive safety oversight. Trusted by leading mining and industrial organizations, Forwood partners closely with clients to elevate safety standards and foster a life-saving safety culture. Discover more about our commitment to safety at www.forwoodsafety.com